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Our Students Tell It Like It Is.

Learn more about life as an Online MBA student at Ross from our students. Read about their personal experiences, how they connect with each other, and what it means to balance work, family, and friends — all while earning an MBA.

Jessie Vanderveen,  MBA ’23
The Michigan Ross Online MBA Program has provided me the opportunity to further hone my skills by learning from world-class professors, senior leaders from Fortune 500 companies, and an incredibly smart, diverse, and unique community of student colleagues and alumni mentors.
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Read individual stories about students' career paths, reasons for choosing Ross, and advice for anyone considering applying.

Student Profile
Online MBA '24
Building a Bridge between Compassionate Care and Critical Thinking
Growing up, Erin Velez was always interested in healthcare and medicine. After majoring in the History of Science and Medicine at Yale, Erin received her Master of Science in Public Health at the...

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Student Profile
OMBA '26
Leveraging business expertise to advance military innovation
Mark Calendine, OMBA ‘26, has always been someone who thrives on adventure. After completing his undergraduate studies in political science and international relations at American University, he...

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Alumni
Online MBA '22
Finding a True Community Online
Ramen Tieu didn't apply to the inaugural class of the Michigan Ross Online MBA because he had extra time on his hands. As a new father, a husband, and a manager of twenty-five employees at a smart...

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Hear What Students Say 

Check out our student-run podcast “Working for the Weekend” to hear current part-time MBA students at Michigan Ross talk about everything from recruiting to mental health to student debt. 

Read Student Voices Articles 

Written in their own words, these Student Voices articles give you an opportunity to learn more about the program from multiple perspectives.

STUDENT VOICES

Connect with a Student or Alum

Get to know our Online MBA ambassadors — students and alumni who are ready to share their stories and answer any questions you may have about the program. 

Alumni ambassador
Class of 2022
I am an operations manager at the privately owned defense contracting firm ManTech International. Before transitioning to the private sector, I spent ten years...

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Alumni ambassador
Class of 2023
Hi there! I am Divya Mohlajee and am a Ross Online MBA student. I currently work full time as a Sales Account Manager at PepsiCo for Target Corporation in...

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